Defining a Product Liability Claim Cornell University Law [1] School defines products liability as follows: “Products liability refers to the liability of any or all parties along the chain of manufacture of any product for damage caused by that product. This includes the manufacturer of component parts (at the top…
Florida Wrongful Death Many states, including Florida, have statutes that allow beneficiaries to file a suit and recover for the wrongful death of the decedent. This law is imperative to getting compensation for those who have had a family member die due to the negligence of another. What is a wrongful death claim?…
Filing an Injury Claim Over a Shoulder Injury Sustaining a shoulder injury after a traumatic accident is common. The shoulder is a very complex part of the body where injuries are not always diagnosed in a timely matter; it can be difficult to determine the source of the pain. Many…
Before Selecting an Uber Accident or Lyft Claim Lawyer, Know This… 1.) Does the rideshare accident claim lawyer have a reputation for aggressively litigating their cases and taking the necessary ones to trial? Sibley Dolman Gipe Accident Injury Lawyers, P.A. (hereinafter known as “Dolman Gipe”) has developed a well-earned reputation…
Lawsuits Over Injuries Caused by Defective Products With the 2016 holiday seasons rapidly approaching, many people in the St. Petersburg area are getting ready to exchange gifts with friends and family. The tradition of giving and receiving gifts around the holidays is often a joyous time for people who celebrate,…
Sarasota Motorcycle Accident Spinal Cord Injuries Road traffic crashes, including motorcycle wrecks, are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. According to the World Health Organization, people with a spinal cord injury (SCI) are two to five times more likely to die prematurely than people without a spinal cord injury. The…
Injured on the job, but your claim was still denied? If injured on the job, you are entitled to certain benefits paid by the company providing workers compensation insurance to your employer. These benefits include both wage loss benefits and medical treatment. When you suffer a work injury severe enough…
Elder Abuse of Hospital Patients When you think of nursing home residents, you likely think of elderly individuals who can no longer live on their own and give up their residence to live in a specialized nursing facility. However, nursing homes can be used for a variety of patients –…
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Varying Levels of Intensity The term brain injury can refer to many types of injuries[1] relating to the brain, skull, and scalp. Possible complications and required treatments will greatly depend on how the injury is acquired, the location of the injury, and the severity of the brain damage. The following information covers…
Navigating Stand Your Ground Law “Stand your ground” laws gained notoriety in 2012 with the shooting death of 17-year old Trayvon Martin. George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch captain, claimed self-defense in shooting Martin. But what exactly does the defense mean? Florida Statutes Chapter 776.012 defines “standing your ground” as “use…
